Elections and parliament

This week we have been learning about elections and parliament. I have learnt a lot of different facts about it that I didn't know before.

 

I learnt that elections are held every 3 years on a Saturday and that you have to be over 18 years old to vote. All New Zealand citizens and permanent residence can vote and most candidates belong to a party (e.g. John Key belongs to the National party). You also have to have over 5% of the vote to earn a seat in parliament. The word Parliament comes from the word 'parler' which means 'to talk'.

 

I have learnt loads of other stuff but I can't remember them right now ;P

 

What is 1 thing you have learnt about elections and parliament?